Police Lieutenant

Salary: $110,723.67 – $134,585.31 Annually

Closing Date: 12/29/2025

Position Summary:

Under general direction of the Chief of Police, assists in planning, organizing and directing the activities of the Police Department; acts for the Chief of Police in his absence; performs special law enforcement and investigation work; and completes other assignments as required. The Police Department’s Lieutenant classification is utilized as a supervisor over patrol and investigations, including administrative activities. Duties include acting as Chief of Police in his absence. Incumbents report directly to the Chief of Police.

Essential Functions:

• Plans, organizes, and supervises patrol and investigative activities; inspects and gives instructions to subordinates; maintains discipline; interprets and implements departmental policies and procedures; compiles reports and completes special assignments.
• Supervises and personally participates in major investigations; assists subordinates in preparing reports and cases for trial and may personally appear in court to present evidence and testimony; maintains contact with other law enforcement agencies.
• Assists in divisional budget preparation and fiscal control.
• Reviews reports submitted by subordinates; evaluates performance of subordinates and makes disciplinary recommendations; maintains and prepares reports on shift activities and other matters; researches information.
• Supervises training programs; may coordinate P. O. S. T. and professional development training; may advise and assist in the recruitment and testing of candidates for non-management vacancies.
• Directs departmental internal affairs investigations, reports findings and employment background investigations including pass/fail recommendations.
• Acts as Jail Administrator over the Department’s Holding Facility.
• Acts in the absence of the Chief of Police.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with an appropriate major is desired.
• Deficiency in education may be compensated by additional qualifying experience.
• One year of experience as a Municipal Police Sergeant or its equivalent in law enforcement with a city police or county sheriff’s department.
• Possession of an appropriate California Operator’s License issued by the State Department of Motor Vehicles.